Priti Pillay
Galt,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, and patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and managed patient flow while professionally greeting visitors.
- Triage patient calls and messages for providers.
- Conducted EKGs, peak flow testing, audiograms, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies, and prepared for incoming patients.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Student
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Sacramento, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Medical Assistant
Sacramento Ent
Stockton, CA
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Scheduled ENT surgery at St. Joseph Hospital for providers.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Assisted with ENT procedures like tracheostomy suctioning, cerumen suction, and hearing test.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Medical Assistant
Pain Center Of Arizona
Peoria, AZ
08.2008 - 02.2013
- Assisted providers with pain management procedures such as facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, and radiofrequency.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies, and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Answered phones, and scheduled appointments.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Sacramento, CA01.2024
Diploma Business Administration - Business
Fiji National University
Fiji Islands12.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Andon College
Stockton, CASkills
- Indirect and Direct Patient Care
- Patient Scheduling
- Epic Proficiency
- Procedure Assistance
- Autoclave instruments
- Scribe for Physicians
- Sterile Technique
- Injections/ immunizations
- Patient G-Tube Feeding
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign
- CPR
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Triaging
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Student
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
01.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
02.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sacramento Ent
03.2013 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
Pain Center Of Arizona
08.2008 - 02.2013
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Diploma Business Administration - Business
Fiji National University
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Andon College
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